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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.91, 11,114.58 and 6,799.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.91, 11,114.58 and 6,799.74 is: 9,375.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.91 : 11,114.58 = 6,799.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.91/11,114.58 = 6,799.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.91x = 11,114.58 × 6,799.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.91x = 75,576,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,576,254.21/8,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.65

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